Ballan at a glance
Median house
$568,500
Median unit
$428,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,392
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Ballan.
The postcode for Ballan is 3342 (VIC).
The median house price in Ballan is $568,500.
Ballan (3342) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria. The median house here is $568,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ballan has roughly 3,392 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ballan scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ballan's population at 3,392, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,392
Median age
43
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $568,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $428,000, roughly 25% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $114,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Ballan on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$568,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $428,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$568,500
$428,000
3,392
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.02% (median rent $330/wk against a $568,500 price tag). Units yield 4.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.02%
Based on $568,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.01%
Based on $428,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
196
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ballan.
Local schools for Ballan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ballan Primary School
Myrniong Primary School
Mount Egerton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ballan.
- What is the median house price in Ballan?
- The median house price in Ballan, VIC 3342 is $568,500. The median unit price is $428,000.
- What is the Ballan postcode?
- Ballan is in the 3342 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Ballan?
- Ballan is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3342, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ballan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Ballan?
- There are 12 schools serving Ballan on this page, including Ballan Primary School, St Brigid's School, Myrniong Primary School.
- How walkable is Ballan?
- Ballan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Ballan?
- Ballan is close to Ingliston, Fiskville, Myrniong, Greendale, Korobeit.
- What is the population of Ballan?
- The population of Ballan is approximately 3,392 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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